Plano, Texas vs. Fort Lee, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey is 35.9% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $135,930 in Fort Lee, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lee, New Jersey is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Fort Lee
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Fort Lee, NJ
Compared to Plano, Fort Lee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  76.5% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.9% higher